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The new Whataburger is coming to Oakwood.

Whataburger is Coming to Town

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

A new Whataburger under construction in Oakwood is near the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus. This Texas-based fast-food chain is known for its burgers, fries and shakes; providing another...

 Auxiliary Services at the University of North Georgia hosted “Name–That–Shuttle events on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 to encourage students to suggest new names for UNG shuttle services.

UNG Shuttle Needs A New Name

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s shuttle services are set to get a rebrand in 2025.  UNG Auxillary Services hosted  “Name-That-Shuttle” events on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses throughout...

UNG hosts a LifeSouth Blood Drive on the Gainesville campus on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UNG Gainesville Hosts Blood Drive During State-Wide Blood Shortages

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor September 24, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus will host a LifeSouth Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 30. Organized by the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, the LifeSouth bloodmobile will...

The Georgia State Patrol Department of Public Safety brought its mobile driving simulator to the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus on Sept. 16.

Driving a Mile in Their Shoes: GSP Offers Driving Safety Simulation

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Students at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus learned about the dangers of distracted driving with a simulation provided by the Georgia State Patrol Department of Public Safety.  In...

UNG Gainesville Fútbol Club players huddle together in a show of unity and preparation for their match against UNG Oconee.

University of North Georgia’s Fútbol Club Kicks Off New Season

Dallas Stephenson, Staff writer September 20, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus is set to play this Sunday Sept. 22, as it hosts the inaugural game of its Fútbol Club at 2 p.m. on the field behind the Nesbitt building. This event...

The new Chick-fil-A Oakwood building on Mundy Mill Road has opened.

Chick-fil-A Oakwood Opens New Location

David Waters, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A Oakwood, only a mile down Mundy Mill Road from University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus, shut its doors in the Publix shopping center for good and moved to its new location across the...

The new Bob and Wanda Swoszowski Auditorium, viewed from the control booth.

Georgia Film Festival Celebrates in New Auditorium

Colin McCollough and Chaz Mullis September 17, 2024

Sept. 12 marked the first day of the 2o24 Georgia Film Festival. Running from the Sept. 12 - 14, this year’s festival showed 43 films from many different sources on the University of North Georgia's...

The SGA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included a hammock giveaway. Left to right: Justin Gonzalez (Communications Chair), Radi Ghazal (Elections Chair), Shabnam Rezai (Vice President), and Aniya Taylor (Finance Chair)

Hammock Village: Fostering Engagement and Well-being on Gainesville Campus

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus has launched its newest initiative, the hammock village. This project is designed to enhance student involvement...

 Young Americans for Freedom chapter at the University of North Georgia planted 2,977 American flags on the Gainesville Campus in honor of 9/11.

Young Americans for Freedom Plants Nearly 3,000 American flags in Honor of 9/11

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at the University of North Georgia planted nearly 3,000 American flags on the Gainesville Campus in remembrance of 9/11.  Sponsored by the Young America’s...

Located in the Performing Arts building, the new cinema is designed to be the main stage for the Georgia Film Festival and all movie screenings hosted by the School of Communication, Film & Theatre.

New Theater Opening This Fall at the Gainesville Campus

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia is thrilled to announce that a brand new, state of the art theater is coming to the Gainesville campus. This sleek new cinema is set to become the go-to spot for all things...

UNG Career Services will cut the ribbon on Nigel's Career Closet on the Gainesville Campus on Sept. 18.

UNG Gainesville Unveil Nigel’s Career Closet

Lawson Smith, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia will soon cut the ribbon on Nigel’s Career Closet on the Gainesville Campus.  Provided by UNG Career Services, Nigel’s Career Closet is located at the front of the...

Chris Hale, President of EXCELERS, modeled for the first time for paint night.

Embrace Your Artistic Expression

Dallas Stephenson, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia comes together every Thursday night from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to give students the opportunity to embrace their passion and creativity. The creator of the club, Courtney Day,...

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